1
as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025 -
Big Brother even somehow survived a disastrous first season to become a 25-year standby as well.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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Visitors are able to enjoy both cultures and will notice that Greek and Turkish Cypriots get along just fine, in contrast to the official political impasse.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Other California colleges that might do just fine include Claremont McKenna College and Santa Clara University.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The Rehearsal attempted to get Fielder’s message to the federal government, but so far it has been met with skepticism, to put it kindly.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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There are lots of projects that are short-term, ranging from a week to a month, and even in that short period of time, there’s good teamwork and everyone treats me kindly for the most part.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Afterward, the plastic surgeon told Miranda and Bryan that Cameron, now 4, had done great and described the mass as fatty tissue, not a typical cyst or tumor.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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This biological response worked great for escaping predators.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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The finely veined stone dresses up sink countertops and provides a cool surface for kneading dough and rolling out pie crusts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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The three-day wait amplifies the moistness and results in a cake that is beautifully easy to cut and serve.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Jakes, Calabash and Treasure Beach have all grown together over the past 24 years, a beautifully symbiotic relationship.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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And your cat will absolutely join you, probably propping themselves right on your back and purring you into a lulled, wonderfully peaceful nap.—
Mallory Arnold,
Outside Online,
25 May 2025
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And the detail of Kelly’s description of the goings-on inside is wonderfully evocative of a style of living virtually lost to us.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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